Strategic Performance and Insights Partner

Strategic Performance and Insights Partner

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 7 (£36,363 – £39,152)

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)

Work Pattern: Mon – Fri hours

Location: Headquarters in Sheffield with agile working

An opportunity has arisen within our Business Intelligence section for a Strategic Performance and Insights Partner, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.

Overall Purpose

You will lead the management of performance functions within South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR), ensuring robust data governance, insightful performance reporting, and evidence-based decision support. The role drives continuous improvement across the organisation by developing and embedding performance management frameworks, coordinating service improvement events, and supporting strategic decision‑making through high‑quality data and analysis.

About the Role

To be considered for this role, you will have a proven track record of managing teams to meet deadlines and experience influencing senior managers. You will be adept at evaluating reports and procedures to identify improvements, writing high-quality reports, and using analytical tools such as Excel or Power BI to analyse complex data sets. Experience in designing and applying performance management frameworks and managing multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

You must possess strong knowledge of statistical techniques, data quality principles, and relevant legislation such as GDPR. You must have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Key duties will include developing and implementing performance management frameworks and producing corporate performance reports. You will oversee data collection systems, ensure data quality, and manage the Data Quality Analysts.

You will roll out data literacy and quality training, review performance indicators, coordinate statutory data returns, and support the development of strategic documents and policies.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (pro‑ratio) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service and up to 37 days.
• Flexible attendance scheme with the potential to accrue up to 13 days within a year.
• Auto‑enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme, with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%.
• Other benefits include enhanced sick pay, access to free on‑site gyms, a cycle‑2‑work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes, and an opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

EEO Statement

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. We also support anyone who requires part‑time or job share working hours. All applications will be given equal consideration.

Application Details

Closing date for applications is Sunday 24th May at 23:59pm.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 1st June.

For more information, contact Harrison Stephenson at bi@syfire.gov.uk. A job description and person specification can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.

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